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laterally

 

[ ˈleɪtərəli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

position or direction

Laterally refers to something that is situated at the side or pertaining to the side of something. It often describes movement or position away from the midline of the body or object.

Synonyms

horizontally, sidelong, sideways

Examples of usage

  • The car moved laterally to avoid the obstacle.
  • The muscles expand laterally when you stretch.
  • The branches grow laterally from the trunk.

Translations

Translations of the word "laterally" in other languages:

🇵🇹 lateralmente

🇮🇳 पार्श्व में

🇩🇪 seitlich

🇮🇩 secara lateral

🇺🇦 бічно

🇵🇱 bocznie

🇯🇵 横に

🇫🇷 latéralement

🇪🇸 lateralmente

🇹🇷 yandan

🇰🇷 측면에서

🇸🇦 جانيًا

🇨🇿 bočně

🇸🇰 bočne

🇨🇳 侧面地

🇸🇮 stransko

🇮🇸 hliðrænt

🇰🇿 жақтықта

🇬🇪 გვერდულად

🇦🇿 yan tərəfdən

🇲🇽 lateralmente

Etymology

The word 'laterally' is derived from the Latin word 'lateralis,' which means 'pertaining to the side.' The origin of 'lateralis' comes from 'latus,' meaning 'side' or 'flank.' The term has been used in English since the late 14th century to indicate something that is related to the side. It has been integrated into various fields, including anatomy, where it describes the lateral (side) parts of the body or structures in relation to the midline. Over the centuries, it has maintained its association with sideways orientation in both literal and metaphorical contexts.

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